Senior Manager, Talent Management
At a glance
Senior Learning & Development role at adidas. Shanghai.
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What you'll do
- Build and run leadership programs for corporate executives, high-potential employees and people managers
- Coach senior leaders on their leadership approach, team dynamics and development of key talent
- Track measures for leadership initiatives and show their return and effect on business outcomes
- Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners and Talent Management on corporate employees’ talent experience
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s in HR, organizational development or business is preferred
- At least seven years in leadership development, talent management or organizational development, focused on corporate and executive groups
- Strong coaching and facilitation ability, with confidence advising senior executives
- Use data to guide decisions and demonstrate program value for corporate audiences
Who this fits
This role suits a senior talent-development practitioner who can design leadership programs and advise senior leaders directly. You’ll work with corporate, functional and executive populations in Shanghai.
From the employer
Senior Manager, Talent Management
Role Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and impactful Senior Manager to own the development of our corporate leadership pipeline. This role is central to translating business strategy into actionable development solutions for our corporate, functional, and senior leaders. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor who designs and delivers programs that build leadership capability, activate succession plans for critical corporate roles, and drive organizational effectiveness in the corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Design & Execution: Own the strategy, design, and delivery of effective leadership development programs for the corporate population, including Executive, High-Potential (Hi-Po) , and people managers development programs.
- Leadership Coaching & Advisory: Act as an expert and coach to senior leaders (Director/Senior Director), providing focused guidance on their personal leadership effectiveness, enhancing team dynamics, and developing their key talent.
- Impact Measurement: Establish and monitor metrics and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of all leadership initiatives for the corporate segment, demonstrating a clear return on investment and impact on business outcomes.
- Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and the broader Talent Management team to ensure a unified and integrated talent experience for corporate employees.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or Business preferred.
- 7+ years of proven experience in Leadership Development, Talent Management, or OD, with a specific focus on corporate, functional, and executive-level populations.
- Deep expertise in learning principles, leadership competency models, and succession management practices.
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with the confidence to engage and challenge senior executives in a corporate setting.
- Excellent strategic and analytical abilities, with a track record of using data to inform decisions and prove program value for a corporate audience.
- High degree of business acumen and pragmatism, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment.